Apprentice Trading Standards Officer

Role Responsibility

Apprentice Trading Standards Officers 

Starting Salary £26,393 Progression after 1 year study and successfully completing part 1 - £30,404 

After a further 2 years (min) and successfully completing the qualification, as a Trading Standards Officer - £39,355 - £44,900  

We are offering an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to follow a career in trading standards and become a fully qualified Trading Standards Officer. 

About the role 

You will join a dynamic and innovative team of professional Trading Standards Officers protecting Kent residents and helping businesses grow and develop in a fair-trading environment. 

As an apprentice, you will support Trading Standards Officers in their work across a wide range of enforcement activities, including product safety, food standards, animal health, and trademarks. You will also assist in investigating and preparing cases for court. 

You will undergo training and development to become a qualified Trading Standards Officer. In this role, you will be part of the Trading Standards service, providing enforcement, advice, and guidance on a wide range of legislation, with a focus on tobacco, vapes, and nicotine products. This position is funded as part of the government's initiative to increase enforcement in the areas of illegal tobacco, vapes, and other nicotine products. 

You will be expected to complete the professional qualification for which we offer a full training package, coupled with continuous on-the-job training from our team of Officers, who will support you to become a fully qualified Trading Standards Professional. 

Further details of the Level 6 apprenticeship can be found at the following link: Level 6 Trading Standards Professional - Credit Services Association 

The candidate 

We are looking for individuals educated to A level (or equivalent), possessing a GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English at grade C. No prior enforcement or regulatory experience is required. 

Our office is based in Ashford, however, KCC expects officers to work flexibly, partly from home several days a week. Your duties mean you will work across Kent and sometimes outside the County, therefore you will need to supply your own vehicle to meet the requirements of the role. You may also be required to work outside core hours and occasionally at weekends when necessary. 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. 

Working for Kent County Council 

We value our staff as individuals and aim to help them achieve their full potential. We: 

• Offer excellent staff benefits and rewards.
• Provide a work environment encouraging staff views, team working, and joint problem-solving.
• Treat staff fairly, equally, and welcome staff from a range of backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of a good work-life balance.
• Make sure staff receive full support from their line manager. 

The selection process for this role will consist of an assessment day in June (date to be confirmed), followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants.  

Contact Details

For an informal discussion, please contact one of our management team on 03000 412020 or email trading.standards@kent.gov.uk .

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.